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Gary Tietz, age 82, of New Leipzig, ND, passed away at Miller Pointe in Mandan, ND, on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Funeral services for Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. MT on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leizpig, ND, with Pastor John Amundson officiating.  Visitation will be Monday morning, starting at 9:00 am at the church.

Burial with full military honors will be at 12:00 p.m. noon CT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan, ND.

Gary was born on May 30, 1942 in Elgin, ND to Art and Lydia (Baesler) Tietz. He was raised in New Leipzig, where he graduated from New Leipzig High School in 1960. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964.

On June 16, 1962, he married the love of his life, Nyla (Finck), while stationed in Minot. After his military service, the couple settled in Bismarck for six years before returning to New Leipzig, where Gary worked at the family business, Tietz Hardware.

Gary was a pillar of the New Leipzig community. He served on the Town & Country Booster Club, was a member of the City Council, volunteered as a firefighter, and was active in organizing the town's beloved Oktoberfest celebrations. Perhaps most notably, Gary dedicated 42 years of service to the local ambulance service, providing care to his neighbors in times of need. He also served as a North Dakota Jaycee Vice President and Senator, reflecting his lifelong dedication to leadership and civic duty.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Nyla, children Lisa Glasspoole, Tana (Jim) Lobeck, Randy (Rebecca) Tietz.  Five grandchildren; Britain (Ranee) Bentz, Kaden and Brogan Lobeck, Peyton and Presley Tietz.  Brothers; Bruce (Roxann) and Brian Tietz, and brothers-in-law; Murlin Hintz and Vernon (Janice) Finck, sister-in-law; Barb Tietz, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Art & Lydia Tietz, sister Marlene Hintz, brother Duane Tietz, In-laws Elmer & Emilie Finck and brother-in-law Harold Finck.

Gary's legacy is one of family, service, and deep-rooted love for his hometown. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

The service will be live-streamed